While the nationwide parks and woodland landscapes within the San Juan Islands are nicely price a visit throughout the Salish Sea, so are the seashores. And this is the reason.
An afternoon spent wandering the islands is sufficient to know there’s one thing extraordinary to take a look at wherever you go, whether or not that’s the historic structure that makes up the fishing villages or the quiet peacefulness of trekking by means of a nationwide park. But you may’t overlook in regards to the rugged and dramatic shoreline that makes the islands one of the vital particular locations within the United States.
From attempting to identify a breaching whale to strolling alongside the shoreline listening to the waves, the San Juan Island seashores are a wonderful place to chill out, recharge, and soak up the great thing about mom nature. While the climate won’t get all that heat throughout summer time (and the seashores won’t be all that sandy), we’ve picked out the most effective stretches of shore which can be nicely price a go to.
1.      South Beach, San Juan Island
Lookin’ prefer it’s straight out of a Nicholas Sparks novel, South Beach is likely one of the extra well-liked seashores to go to within the San Juan Islands on account of its multi-colored floor.
Filled with pebbles that you simply’re both going to need to decide up and skip and or take dwelling as souvenirs of your excellent day on the seaside, this stretch of coast provides the best place for a romantic picnic, some gentle train, enjoyable seaside events, or a little bit of epic soul looking out as you stare out on the water.
Not solely does it seemingly have extra pebbles than the night time sky has stars, however this strip of coast can also be stuffed with lots of of driftwood items which have washed up on the shore over time making for a really distinctive beachside expertise.
2.      Eagle Cove, southwest finish of San Juan Island
A favourite amongst locals, Eagle Cove is likely one of the few seashores on San Juan Island that has precise sand on it so mud off your towel and your castle-making instruments for a assured day of enjoyable. Whether you need to discover the tidal swimming pools which can be seen at low tide, attempt your hand at skimboarding on the shoreline, or just wiggle your toes within the golden sand, Eagle Cove has just a little one thing for everybody.
Jackson Beach provides the most effective of each worlds, infinite stretches of golden sand and lots of of driftwood items you’ll be dying to start out a bonfire with. Only a 5-minute drive (or 20-minute stroll) from Friday Harbor, this is likely one of the greatest San Juan Island seashores to have enjoyable on with BBQ grills, hearth rings, and seaside volleyball courts all obtainable to be used. If you’re on the lookout for one thing extra adventurous, why not check out sea kayaking for a spectacular view of the islands from the water.
If you’d fairly be alone along with your ideas or desire a quieter seaside to do your soul looking out on, then the 4th of July Beach is for you. Less well-liked (and due to this fact, much less crowded) than South Beach, this pebble-filled seaside not solely provides an ideal place to mirror on the adventures had throughout your trip but additionally encompasses a saltwater lagoon to mess around in and a secluded picnic space if a low-key lunch is on the playing cards.
5.      Granny’s Cove
Located within the American Camp throughout the San Juan Islands National Historic Park (proper of Cattle Point Road) lies Granny’s Cove, a secluded and sometimes missed seaside that’s assured to provide the enjoyable day you’ve been on the lookout for. Not solely can you see the long-lasting bald eagle from the sandy spot, however you can too swim in its heat waters with out the worry of getting too chilly. Perfect for households and {couples} alike, Granny’s Cove is likely one of the greatest San Juan Islands seashores this coastal vacation spot has to supply. Â
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